Samsung DVD-VR325 Precaution, Important Safety Instructions, Handling Cautions, Disc Handling

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Precaution

Important Safety Instructions

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow all the safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future refer- ence.

1)Read these instructions.

2)Keep these instructions.

3)Heed all warnings.

4)Follow all instructions.

5)Do not use this apparatus near water.

6)Clean only with dry cloth.

7)Do not block any ventilation openings, Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

8)Do not install near any heat sources such as radia- tors, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9)Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding- type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. if the provided plug does not fit into your out- let, consult an electrician for replacement of the obso- lete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recepta- cles, and the point where they exit from the appara- tus.

11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Handling Cautions

Before connecting other components to this recorder, be sure to turn them all off.

Do not move the recorder while a disc is being played, or the disc may be scratched or broken, and the recorder’s internal parts may be damaged.

Do not put a flower vase filled with water or any small metal objects on the recorder.

Be careful not to put your hand into the disc tray.

Do not place anything other than the disc in the disc tray.

Exterior interference such as lightning and static elec- tricity can affect normal operation of this recorder. If this occurs, turn the DVD Recorder & VCR off and on again with the POWER button, or disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord to the AC power outlet. The recorder will operate normally.

Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the recorder after use.

Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet when you don’t intend to use the recorder for long periods of time.

Clean the disc by wiping in a straight line from the inside to the outside of the disc.

Maintenance of Cabinet

For safety reasons, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet.

Do not use benzene, thinner, or other solvents for cleaning.

Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth.

Disc Handling

Use discs with regular shapes. If an irregular disc (a disc with a special shape) is

used, this DVD Recorder & VCR may be damaged.

Holding discs

Avoid touching the surface of a disc

where recording is performed.

DVD-RAM/-RW/-R

Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner.

Do not use cleaners or cloths for CDs to clean DVD-RAM/-RW/-R discs.

DVD-Video, CD

Wipe off dirt or contamination on the disc with a soft cloth.

Cautions on handling discs

Do not write on the printed side with a ball-point pen or pencil.

Do not use record cleaning sprays or antistatic. Also, do not use volatile chemicals, such as benzene or thinner.

Getting Started

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Contents DVD-VR325 FCC Note for U.S.A Getting StartedHandling Cautions PrecautionImportant Safety Instructions Maintenance of CabinetDisc Storage Disc SpecificationsDVD-RAM Disc Playback and Recording Do not use the following discsProtection Contents Recording General Features Before Reading User’s ManualVariety of functions with easy-to-use user interface Recording mode XP high quality mode, SP stan Dard quality mode, LP long recording mode, EP extended modeClassified as a Date Once, Daily or Weekly Step Front Panel DescriptionFan Rear PanelVCR Button Power Button Number Button 100+ ButtonTV Power Button AUDIO/TV Mute Button Timer REC ButtonQuick Overview Connecting & Setting UpAccessories UnpackingMethod1 Antenna + DVD Recorder VCR + TV No Cable box Video, Component video and Progressive Output Modes Method 1 Connecting to a video input jackMethod 2 Connecting to an S-video input jack Method 3 Connecting to Component video input jacksY,PB,PROn the TV screen Method Method 1 Connecting to your TVWhat is the HDCP? Connecting HDMI/DVI to a TVMethod 1 Connecting to a TV with Hdmi Jack Why does Samsung use HDMI?Method 3 Connecting a Camcorder to the DV in jack Connecting External DevicesMethod 1 Connecting a VCR Method 2 Connecting a Camcorder to AV in 2 jacksReplace the battery cover Preparing Remote ControlInstall Batteries in the Remote Control If the remote control does not operate properlyBrand Codes Setting the Remote ControlEnter Button On-Screen Menu NavigationMenu Button …/†,œ /√ ButtonsThen press the Enter or √ button Auto Clock SetClock Data CH Time ZoneDaylight Saving Manual Clock SetAuto Channel Memory Channel SetChannel Add/Delete RF Output ChannelMemory, then press the Enter or √ button Language option, press the Enter or √ button Setting Up Language OptionsPress the …† buttons to select Language, then Press the …† buttons to select the desiredDynamic Compression Setting Up the Audio OptionsEnter or √ button Audio setup menu will be displayed Digital OutputPress the …† buttons to select Video, then press TV AspectInput Level Black LevelHdmi Resolution Output selection3D Noise Reduction Then press the Enter or √ button Setting Up the Parental ControlPassword. Enter your password again, About the Rating LevelPress the …† buttons to select Change VCR SettingAbout the Change Password Password, then press the Enter or √ buttonAuto Repeat Video InputTape Length Auto PlayFront Display Automatic Chapter Creator Discs that cannot be played Before PlayingRegion code DVD-Video only Disc types that can be playedPlaying a Disc Skipping Chapters or Tracks Using the Search & Skip FunctionsFor DVD-VIDEO disc For DVD-RAM/-RW/-R discSlow Motion Play DVD-VIDEO/DVD -RAM/-RW/-R Moving to a scene directly using the AnykeyAbout Anykey Slow Motion Play Step Motion PlayPress the …† buttons to select Repeat Repeat PlayPlaying RepeatedlyRepeat Playback Press the …† buttons to select TimePress the Anykey button during playback Playing Repeatedly Repeat PlaybackPlaying a Certain section Repeatedly A-B Repeat Playback To return to normal playbackSelecting the Audio language Using the Anykey buttonUsing the Subtitle button Selecting the Subtitle languageUsing the Angle button AngleZooming-In Playing back a Bookmark Clearing a BookmarkPress the Clear button to delete the selected bookmark Using the Markers Playing back a MarkerClearing a Marker Each disc has a variety of menu functions available Buttons on the Remote Control used for CD playbackPlaying an Audio CD CD-DA Audio CDCD-DA Screen ElementsPress the …† buttons to select the track song MP3 Screen ElementsPress the …† buttons to select the folder you Want to hear, and then press the Enter buttonRepeat mode will be highlighted Play Option ModePlaying a picture CD Pause Playing the VCRTracking VHS PlaybackScan or Reverse Intro Scan, then press While a cassette is stopped, press the AnykeyBefore Recording Recordable discsCompatibility between Samsung Other Company’s Recorder DVD-RWV mode/-R Recording ModeRecording Formats Unrecordable videoPausing / Resuming Concerning Copy Control SignalsContent Protection for Recordable Media Cprm Recording From External Devices Recording OTR Making a TimerPress the …† buttons to select Timer Record REC button Timer Recording screen are displayedTo return to the previous menu Recording mode DVDRecording mode VCR If the timer settings overlapEdit and Delete items are displayed Press the …† buttons to select ScheduledRecord List, then press the Enter or √ button Press the …† buttons to select the numberPress the …† buttons to select Scheduled Record List, then press the Enter or √ buttonYou can not delete programs that are currently recording Following information will be displayed Pausing/ResumingPress INFO. button on the remote control Maximum Recording Time SP vs. SLPSpecial Recording FeaturesWith the unit in Stop mode, press the Menu Copy to DVD or VCRTo copy from DVD to VCR Direct copy DVD to VCRTo copy from VCR to DVD Direct copy VCR to DVDWith the unit in Stop mode, press the Menu Press the Title List button Title List screen is displayed Using the Title List buttonUsing the Menu button Playing the Title ListTitle List Screen Elements Press the Stop button to stop playingTo return the title list screen, press the Title List Renaming Labeling a Title Basic Editing Title ListLocking Protecting a Title Deleting a TitleEnter button. The key icon on the information You cannot delete a protected title Using the Menu button Press the Menu buttonDeleting a Section of a Title Related playlists may be deleted.’ is displayedEdit Title List Screen Elements Press the Enter button at the starting pointImage and starting point time are displayed Section deletion starting point windowCreating a Playlist To return to Edit Playlist menuTo make a new playlist Using the Menu button Playing Titles in the PlaylistPress the Stop button to stop playing Tion in renaming the title list. See Renaming a Playlist TitleFollow these instructions to rename a playlist title This function is the same as the Rename funcEditing a Scene for the Playlist Press the Enter button To setup, follow steps 1 to 3Press the …† œ √ buttons to select the scene Press the …† buttons to select Change, thenEnter button Scene to be added as the new sceneSelect the Enter button Copying a Playlist Title to the VCR Deleting a Playlist Title from the Playlist Edit Playlist screen automatically appearsAfter the delete operation has finished Press the Enter button Disc name is given to the disc Disc ManagerEditing the Disc Name Press the …† œ √ buttons to select Save, thenDisc Protection Formatting a DiscButton Press the Enter or √ Finalizing a DiscPress the …† buttons to select Disc Manager Press the …† button to select Disc Finalize, thenDelete All Title Lists Lists, then press the Enter or √ buttonAll title lists are deleted Unfinalizing a Disc V/VR mode Press the …† button to select Disc UnfinalizeWant to unfinalize disc? Reference Input is displayed Power turns on Cannot record TVTimer recording does Forget the passwordTroubleshooting DVD Troubleshooting VCR Audio Output SpecificationsGeneral InputSamsung DVD Recorder & VCR Samsung Electronics AMERICA, INC